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Ford Taurus SE (2015)
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Ford Taurus SE (2015) review: 30 facts and highlights
1. Has a rear-view camera
A rear-view camera (also known as a back-up camera) provides a view of behind the vehicle, helping to prevent accidents. It is particularly useful in vehicles with large blind spots such as pickup trucks.
Ford Taurus SE (2015)
62% have it
2. higher maximum torque
Torque is a measurement of an engine’s power, closely related to horsepower. More torque indicates a more powerful car, and is also a good indication of its acceleration.
344Nm
Tesla Roadster: 10000Nm
3. better fuel economy (city)
Fuel economy is a measurement of fuel efficiency, based on how far you can travel with a certain amount of petrol (gasoline). A lower fuel economy means the car will be cheaper to run.
14.9l/100 km
Honda Clarity Electric (2017): 1.87l/100 km
4. Has smart key as standard
A smart key is a wireless key that offers several benefits over a traditional key. For example when you approach the car the doors will automatically unlock, and you can turn the engine on with the press of a button.
Ford Taurus SE (2015)
48% have it
5. better fuel economy (highway)
Fuel economy is a measurement of fuel efficiency, based on how far you can travel with a certain amount of petrol (gasoline). A lower fuel economy means the car will be cheaper to run.
9.7l/100 km
Honda Clarity Electric (2017): 2.28l/100 km
6. more horsepower
Horsepower is the most common unit for measuring the power of an engine.
288hp
Opel VXR8 GTS (2014): 585hp
7. Has in-car system
An in-car system (eg. Ford SYNC, Apple CarPlay) gives you extra functionality, such as navigation, taking phone calls (when linked to your smartphone) and controlling music.
Ford Taurus SE (2015)
65% have it
8. greater cargo volume
A larger cargo area is more practical as it allows you to transport more things.
569l
Tesla Model S 70 (2016): 894l
9. Has fully independent suspension
This allows all four wheels to move up and down independently, providing a smoother ride when, for example, going over bumps in the road.
Ford Taurus SE (2015)
80% have it
10. height
1.54m
Audi S4 Premium Plus (2014): 1.41m
11. USB ports
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.
1
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell (2017): 2
12. more headroom (front)
More headroom in the front of the car makes for a more comfortable driving experience, and is especially important for taller people.
991mm
Volkswagen Jetta (2014): 1.08m
13. longer basic warranty (km)
The basic warranty of a car covers all aspects other than parts which are subject to normal wear and tear, such as windscreen wipers and brake pads. It lasts either a certain number of years or amount of kilometres driven.
57936km
Mitsubishi Lancer GT (2014): 96561km
14. more valves
An intake valve allows the air/fuel mixture to enter the combustion chamber. An engine with more valves tends to increase performance.
24
Rolls-Royce Ghost II (2014): 48
15. Has a petrol (gasoline) engine
A petrol (gasoline) engine offers several advantages over diesel. For example the engines tend to be lighter and cheaper than their diesel counterparts. Petrol engines also tend to have higher horsepower, and the fuel is more readily available.
Ford Taurus SE (2015)
83% have it
16. shorter length
5.15m
Subaru Impreza 5-Door 2.0i (2014): 4.42m
17. Has Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
Ford Taurus SE (2015)
92% have it
18. better fuel economy (combined)
Fuel economy is a measurement of fuel efficiency, based on how far you can travel with a certain amount of petrol (gasoline). A lower fuel economy means the car will be cheaper to run.
12.3l/100 km
Honda Clarity Electric (2017): 2.06l/100 km
19. Has ISOFIX/LATCH
ISOFIX (also known as LATCH) is a standard system of attachment points for child safety seats, allowing them to be fitted quickly and safely.
Ford Taurus SE (2015)
90% have it
20. more headroom (rear)
More headroom in the rear of the car makes for a more comfortable passenger experience, and is especially important for taller people. It is also useful if you are transporting cargo in the rear of the vehicle.
960mm
Volkswagen Jetta (2014): 1.05m
21. larger fuel tank
A larger fuel tank means that you have to stop to refill less often.
72l
Toyota Mirai (2017): 122.4l
22. longer drivetrain warranty (km)
The drivetrain warranty covers parts of the car such as the engine, transmission, driveshaft etc. This is usually longer than the basic warranty. It lasts either a certain number of years or amount of kilometres driven.
96561km
Chevrolet SS (2014): 160934km
23. longer wheelbase
The wheelbase is the distance between the center of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase provides the car with more stability and a smoother ride (although a shorter wheelbase can provide more responsive handling).
2.87m
Rolls-Royce Phantom (2014): 3.57m
24. more cylinders
Although there are many aspects that determine the power, a higher number of cylinders is generally a good indication of the potential power of the engine.
6
Rolls-Royce Ghost II (2014): 12
25. longer drivetrain warranty (years)
The drivetrain warranty covers parts of the car such as the engine, transmission, driveshaft etc. This is usually longer than the basic warranty. It lasts either a certain number of years or amount of kilometres driven.
5yrs
Hyundai Elantra (2014): 10yrs
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